Ty Powell facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | April 27, 1988 Marina, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Seaside (CA) | ||||
| College: | Harding | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 7 / Pick: 231 | ||||
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Ty Powell, born on April 27, 1988, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a defensive position in football. After playing at De Anza College, he joined the Harding team in 2011 for college football. In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks picked him in the NFL Draft. He was the 231st player chosen overall.
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Early Life and High School
Ty grew up in Marina, California. He went to Seaside High School, which was close to his home.
Professional Football Career
Ty Powell played for several teams during his professional football career. He was known for his role as a linebacker.
Joining the Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks chose Ty Powell in the 2013 NFL Draft. He was picked in the seventh round, as the 231st player overall. On September 11, 2013, he joined the Seahawks' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was released from the team the very next day.
Playing for the New York Giants
On September 24, 2013, Ty Powell signed with the New York Giants. He joined their practice squad to continue his football journey.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills signed Ty Powell on October 8, 2013. They took him from the Giants' practice squad. He played as an active player for the Bills during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. This means he was part of the main team and played in games.
Retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles
On May 17, 2016, Ty Powell signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he decided to retire from football shortly after. On June 9, 2016, Ty announced that he was ending his playing career.
